It's springtime and now there's a new Storywalk in the park. Walk this 1/8 mile loop and read "The Flower Thief" page by page. From the Menomonie Pubic Library Facebook page.

This morning, we were lucky to celebrate Arbor Day in beautiful spring weather as we presented the Friends of Forestry Award to the Menomonie Public Library! Remarks were shared by Mayor Matthew Crowe, Urban Forestry Board Chair Liz Usborne, and Library Director Joleen Sterk. City staff, the Urban Forestry Board, and community members all came together to celebrate. A hackberry tree, planted the day prior by City Forester Derek Kahl and Community Services staff, was admired d

300 new trees are taking root at Phelan Park. The City of Menomonie’s Urban Forestry Board recently led a tree planting effort at Phelan Park, in collaboration with UW–Stout students and faculty. Together, volunteers planted 300 saplings to help replace invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle that was removed by Dr. Keith Gilland and his students. This work is helping restore the headwaters of Galloway Creek, with a mix of native species selected to strengthen resilience and biodi

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties. Barron County Highway: County O Location: Wisconsin Avenue intersection in Rice Lake Schedule: April 20 to late September Cost: $1.1 mill

Following are the minutes from the City Council meeting on April 9th. This meeting was for gathering public input on the creation of an I-4 Data Center Zoning District. A video recording of the meeting can be found HERE.

Chief Hollister presented two well-deserved Chief’s Golden Awards today! Mayor Randy Knaack is recognized for 16 years of dedicated service to the community. He has been instrumental in supporting police department grants and advancing community engagement initiatives, including Project Hope, which provides resources to individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness. He is further recognized for his strong support of City of Menomonie emplo

Closure to be in place for up to 50 working days; traffic to be detoured via US 10, WIS 37 A segment of WIS 85 will be closed to through traffic at 7 a.m. Monday, April 27 as construction begins on a resurfacing project from just west of the north junction of County O to approximately 2,100 feet west of 1010th Street in Dunn County. The highway will be closed for up to 50 working days when work begins, and through traffic will be detoured via US 10 and WIS 37. Once WIS 85

Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Jason Bloedow, 41, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced on April 8, 2026, by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 10 years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution. Bloedow pleaded guilty to this charge on January 8, 2026. In March and early April 2025, Bloedow sold methamphetamine to a confidential informant. On April 24, 2025, officers sto

The Dunn County Highway Department is undertaking several roadway and bridge improvement projects during the 2026 construction season, focusing on pavement rehabilitation, drainage improvements and long‑term roadway durability. “The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has made a major investment to improve the county’s roadways,” said County Highway Commissioner Dustin Binder. “This work represents a continued investment in maintaining safe and reliable transportation routes fo

Spring operations are underway! The county has begun roadside spraying to help keep our roads safe and well-maintained throughout the season. These efforts allow us to control invasive weeds and noxious plants, ensure clear lines of sight for motorists, and reduce overall maintenance costs compared to mowing. We appreciate your patience as crews work throughout the county! From the Dunn County Facebook page .

The City of Menomonie will host a City Council Swearing-In Ceremony on Tuesday, April 21st, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Menomonie City Hall. Community members are invited to attend as the newly elected Mayor and alderpersons take their oath of office. This brief ceremony will take place prior to the 7:00 p.m. Organizational City Council meeting. From the City of Menomonie Facebook page .

Dunn County Manager, Dan Dunbar, is back with his monthly message. These short videos are posted on the Dunn County Facebook page and on the Dunn County YouTube channel . Mr. Dunbar's video includes information regarding this month's County Board meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. A video recording of the meeting will be available on the county's YouTube channel. Information on this meeting, as well as other public meetings, can be found on the publ

The Menomonie City Council with the newly elected members will meet on Tuesday, April 21st, at 7:00 pm for an organizational meeting. The agenda can be found below. The council packet with more information can be found HERE .

The Menomonie City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 800 Wilson Avenue. The meeting agenda is available below. The council packet with more information can be found HERE .

The City Water Department will resume routine spring flushing of water mains in the area highlighted on the attached map of Menomonie on Tuesday, April 21, weather permitting, starting at 8 am. This is a standard maintenance procedure performed each spring to help maintain water quality and keep the system running efficiently. During and shortly after the flushing process, you may notice temporary discoloration of your water. Please be assured: This is not a health hazard. Th

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties. Barron County Highway: US 53 South Location: Bridges between Cameron and New Auburn: structures over US 8, Knapp Street, County A, Coun

Please be advised that construction activity will be taking place in Lot 1 beginning today and continuing through the summer. This work may result in temporary dust migration and small debris in and around the construction area, even with dust mitigation measures in place. While contractors will be implementing dust control efforts throughout the project, individuals parking in Lot 1 or adjacent to the construction zone should be aware that dust or debris may settle on vehicl

On April 13, 2026, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office received information that a vehicle was speeding on Westbound Interstate 94 at speeds up to 140 MPH after a Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) attempted to stop the vehicle for speeding in Jackson County. The vehicle fled from the WSP Trooper when the Trooper attempted to stop, and the pursuit was terminated due to high speed. Local Law Enforcement and/or WSP Troopers observed the suspect vehicle continuing to drive at speeds o